Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Critical Reading
Identify the letter of the
choice that best answers the question.
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According to “The Real Story of a
Cowboy's Life,” what is a cowboy's most prized possession?
a. | his cattle | b. | his saddle | c. | his
horse | d. | his gun |
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What was the purpose of Charles Goodnight's
“article of agreement,” according to “The Real Story of a Cowboy's
Life”?
a. | It kept the cowboys from stealing
cattle. | b. | It kept the cowboys from shooting each
other. | c. | It made sure that the cowboys got
paid. | d. | It made sure that the cowboys finished the
drive. |
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What feeling does the word choice in this passage
from “The Real Story of a Cowboy's Life” convey?
And the cattle had been
coming through there when they were still raising punkins in Illinois.
a. | formal | b. | informal | c. | technical | d. | academic |
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According to “The Real Story of a
Cowboy's Life,” what did most trail bosses prohibit on the trail?
a. | gambling | b. | drinking | c. | singing | d. | fighting |
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Where would you most likely look to find the words
to the song mentioned in “The Real Story of a Cowboy's Life”?
a. | a geographical dictionary | b. | an encyclopedia | c. | a biographical
dictionary | d. | a reliable Web
site |
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In “Rattlesnake Hunt,” what is one way in which Ross helps the
author with her fear?
a. | He tells her that he will carry the snakes in the back of his
car. | b. | He provides her with a great deal of information about snakes. | c. | He warns her when
she is in danger of being attacked by a snake. | d. | He builds a cheerful campfire and helps her
forget about the snakes. |
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What does Ross use to catch rattlesnakes in “Rattlesnake
Hunt”?
a. | a hook | b. | an L-shaped prong | c. | a
net | d. | a forked stick |
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According to “Rattlesnake Hunt,” why are the snakes sluggish in
January?
a. | It is cool. | b. | It is hot. | c. | They are
hungry. | d. | They are hibernating. |
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What does the author of “Rattlesnake Hunt” do when she finds a snake
under the violet she picks?
a. | She screams and runs. | b. | She freezes in terror. | c. | She begins to
tremble. | d. | She steps back slowly. |
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From “Rattlesnake Hunt,” which of these qualities would you infer is
most important for catching snakes?
a. | a lack of fear | b. | an ability to move silently | c. | knowledge of
snakes' habits | d. | physical
strength |
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